{"id":37476,"date":"2025-03-24T15:42:08","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T14:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tranquil.it\/end-of-centos-7-support\/"},"modified":"2025-07-17T15:17:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T13:17:32","slug":"end-of-centos-7-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tranquil.it\/en\/end-of-centos-7-support\/","title":{"rendered":"End of CentOS 7 support"},"content":{"rendered":"

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_color=”#009EBD” background_enable_image=”off” custom_margin=”0px||50px|||” custom_padding=”32px||25px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”40px|0px|40px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_post_title][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” min_height=”131px” custom_padding=”46px||0||false|false” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Texte” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ width=”100%” custom_margin=”||0px” custom_padding=”|0px|0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]With the end of CentOS 7 support, WAPT software users need to consider alternatives to continue benefiting from updates and new features. WAPT version 2.6 requires a still-supported Linux distribution, which excludes CentOS 7. Here is an overview of the options available to users.<\/strong>
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Option 1 : Migration vers AlmaLinux\/RockyLinux<\/b><\/h2>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”puces-check” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]AlmaLinux and RockyLinux are free and open-source distributions that are derivatives of RHEL. These distributions offer a wide range of features and are very easy to install. hljs-keyword\u201c>d<\/span>\u00e9riv\u00e9s <\/span>de<\/span> RHEL. Ces distributions offrent <\/span>des<\/span> alternatives stables et fiables pour les utilisateurs <\/span>de<\/span> CentOS. However, a fresh installation is necessary.
\nUsers will need to:<\/p>\n

  • Install a new server with AlmaLinux or <\/a>RockyLinux.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  • Backup the existing WAPT server<\/a> running CentOS 7.<\/li>\n
  • Restore the backup<\/a> on the new WAPT server.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Our documentation provides detailed instructions on how to perform these steps safely.<\/p>\n

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    Option 2: Upgrade to Debian 12<\/b><\/h2>\n

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    For those who wish to explore other distributions, Debian 12 is a solid option. Debian is renowned for its stability and broad community support. Migrating to Debian will also require a fresh installation and restoration of WAPT data from the backup.<\/p>\n

    Users will need to:<\/p>\n

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